Just 30 minutes from San Francisco sits a historic estate known for its expansive and carefully manicured gardens. Filoli was originally built over 100 years ago as a private residence for a wealthy family, but today it is open to the public, regularly hosting seasonal events in its gardens and home.
Nightfall at Filoli
This fall, the estate’s popular Nightfall event is returning with glowing pumpkins, a redwood trail, a harvest party, and more. Nightfall first debuted in 2024 and has since become a popular Halloween event at the estate.
The estate’s meadow will be transformed with over 1,000 glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and you can get lost in a classic haystack maze. This year, the estate has added a whimsical haunted railway equipped with miniature trains winding through the woods. Guests can also explore the Witches’ Village and solve mysteries inside the mansion.
Nightfall opened for 2026 on September 26 and will run until November 1 (aside from October 8). The event runs from 5:30 to 10 pm each night, and people typically spend at least 2 hours in the estate. We recommend getting your tickets early, as Nightfall is popular and popular dates can sell out.
If you can’t make it to Nightfall, the estate is beautiful during the day, with apple cider, autumn decorations, and seasonal treats.
About Filoli House and Garden
Filoli was built between 1915 and 1917 by a wealthy businessman, William Bowers Bourn II, and his wife, Agnes Moody. They created the estate to be self-sustaining and lived at Filoli until 1936, when they sold it to Lurline Matson Roth and her husband, William “Bill” Roth. Lurline Matson eventually worked to donate the spectacular estate and its gardens to the National Trust for Preservation after her husband’s death. In 1977, the estate officially opened to the public and has welcomed visitors ever since.